Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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