Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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