Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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