Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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