Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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