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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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