Learn more about the impressive 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 educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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