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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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