Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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