Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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