Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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