Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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