Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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