Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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