Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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