Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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