Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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