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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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