Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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