Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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