Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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