Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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