Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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