Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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