Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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