Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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