Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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