Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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