Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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