Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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