Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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