Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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