Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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