Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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