Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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