Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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