Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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