Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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