Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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