Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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