Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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