Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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