Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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