Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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