Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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