Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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