Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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