Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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