Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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