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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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