Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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