Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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