Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major 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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