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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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