Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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