Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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