Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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