Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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