Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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