Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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