Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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