Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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