Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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