Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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