Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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