Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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