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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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