Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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