Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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