Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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