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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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