Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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