Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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