Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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