Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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