Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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