Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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