Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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