Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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