Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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