Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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