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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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