Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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