Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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