Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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