Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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