Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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