Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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