Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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