Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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