Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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