Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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