Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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