Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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