Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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