Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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