Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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