Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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