Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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