Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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