Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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