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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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