Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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