Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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