Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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