Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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