Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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