Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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