Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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