Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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