Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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