Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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