Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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