Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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