Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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