Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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