Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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