Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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