Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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