Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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