Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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