Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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