Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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