Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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