Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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