Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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