Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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