Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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