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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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