Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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