Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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