Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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