Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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