Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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