Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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