Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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