Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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