Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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