Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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