Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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