Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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