Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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