Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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