Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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