Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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