Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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