Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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