Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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