Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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