Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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