Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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