Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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