Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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