Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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