Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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