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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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