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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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