Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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