Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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