Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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