Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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