Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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