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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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