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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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