Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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