Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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