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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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