Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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