Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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