Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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