Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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