Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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