Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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