Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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