Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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