Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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