Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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