Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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