Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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