Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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