Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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