Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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