Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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