Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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