Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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