Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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