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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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