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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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