Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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