Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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