Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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