Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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