Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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