Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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