Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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