Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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