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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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