Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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