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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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