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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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