Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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