Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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