Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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