Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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