Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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