Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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