Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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