Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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