Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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