Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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