Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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