Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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