Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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