Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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