Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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