Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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