Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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