Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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