Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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