Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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