Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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