Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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