Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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