Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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