Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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