Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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