Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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