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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key 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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