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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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