Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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