Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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