Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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