Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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