Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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