Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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