Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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