Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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