Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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