Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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