Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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