Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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