Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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