Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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