Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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