Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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