Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers 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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