Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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