Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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