Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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