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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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