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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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