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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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