Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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