Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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