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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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