Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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