Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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