Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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