Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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