Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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