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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers 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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