Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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