Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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