Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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