Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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