Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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