Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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