Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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