Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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