Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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