Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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