Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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