Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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