Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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