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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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