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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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