Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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