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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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