Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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