Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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