Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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