Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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