Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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