Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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