Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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