Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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