Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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