Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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