Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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