Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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