Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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