Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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