Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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