Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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