Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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