Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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