Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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