Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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