Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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