Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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