Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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