Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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