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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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