Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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