Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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