Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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