Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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