Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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