Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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