Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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