Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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