Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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