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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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