Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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