Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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