Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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