Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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