Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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