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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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