Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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