Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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