Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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