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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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