Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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