Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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