Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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