Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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