Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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