Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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