Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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