Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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