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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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