Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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