Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews 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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