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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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