Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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