Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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