Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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