Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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