Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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