Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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