Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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