Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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