Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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