Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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