Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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