Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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