Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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