Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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