Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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