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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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