Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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