Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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