Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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