Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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