Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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