Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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