Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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