Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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