Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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