Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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