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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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