Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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