Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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