Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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