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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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