Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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