Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting 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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