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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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