Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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