Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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