Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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