Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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