Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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