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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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