Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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