Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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