Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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