Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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