Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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