Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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