Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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