Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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