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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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