Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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