Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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