Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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