Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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