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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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