Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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