Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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