Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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