Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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