Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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