Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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