Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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