Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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