Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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