Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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