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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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