Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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