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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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