Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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