Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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