Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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