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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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