Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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