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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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