Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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