Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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