Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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