Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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