Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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