Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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