Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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