Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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