Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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