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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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