Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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