Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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