Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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