Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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