Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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