Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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