Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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