Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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