Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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