Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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