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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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