Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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