Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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