Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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