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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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