Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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