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 educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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