Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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