Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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