Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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