Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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