Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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