Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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