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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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