Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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