Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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