Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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