Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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