Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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