Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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