Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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