Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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