Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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