Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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