Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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