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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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