Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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