Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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