Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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