Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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