Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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