Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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