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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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