Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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