Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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