Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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