Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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