Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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