Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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