Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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