Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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