Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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