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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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