Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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