Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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