Find out more about the interesting 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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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