Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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