Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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