Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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