Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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