Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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