Find out more about the 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 (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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