Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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