Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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