Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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