Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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