Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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