Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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