Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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