Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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