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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major 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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