Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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