Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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