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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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