Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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