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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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