Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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