Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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