Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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