Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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