Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates 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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