Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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