Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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