Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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