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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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