Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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