Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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