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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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