Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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