Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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