Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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