Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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