Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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