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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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